Asymmetric thrust use?

[Bourrinopathe]

Hi there,

 

As I couldn't find any relevant information with a quick search in the forums and the internet, I'd like to know if someone could provide some advice/suggestions about how to use the engines thrust independently?

 

I'm using a Saitek/MadCatz X55 dual throttle and I rarely use the thrust "decoupled".

I found it useful in these rare occasions:

• parking/taxiing (faster turns)
  
• EFTO training
  
• emergency procedures training (like trying to avoid fire occurrences or in-flight engine failure/damage) (mostly just shutting down one engine)
  
• having fun with dangerous aerobatics and near-crash experiences ;)
  

 

I know it could also be used in desperate situations if you loose the flight controls to induce some pitiful yaw and roll - but I doubt I'd use that any time soon.

 

Any insight and/or silly ideas are very welcome.

Thanks!

[pr1malr8ge]

Using At can be helpful in BFM, especialy when you get slow. Watch the Raytheon CUP video on youtube there is a prime example of using it there in real life.

[Sweep]

Using At can be helpful in BFM, especialy when you get slow. Watch the Raytheon CUP video on youtube there is a prime example of using it there in real life.

 

^This

 

It seriously helps with roll/yaw rate deficiencies at low speed high AOA stuff; the problem is that the spool time is so long for low to high RPM changes that you might not be able to stop a spin with the engine inside the turn...

[DarkFire]

^This

 

It seriously helps with roll/yaw rate deficiencies at low speed high AOA stuff; the problem is that the spool time is so long for low to high RPM changes that you might not be able to stop a spin with the engine inside the turn...

 

Agree. Use, but use with great care!

[Stuge]

Haha for now Sweeper is the only one I've seen demonstrate this with some proficiency :)

 

Not powerful enough to warrant getting dual throttle, but surely a must learn if one has a dual throttle! Some day I will get it and use it... poor man's vectored thrust :D

[pr1malr8ge]

^This

 

It seriously helps with roll/yaw rate deficiencies at low speed high AOA stuff; the problem is that the spool time is so long for low to high RPM changes that you might not be able to stop a spin with the engine inside the turn...

 

Shouldn't need to be concerned with spool time. The thrust difference from Mill & Full AB should be enough to achieve the result. Or at least only drop no more then to 85% rpm.

[Bourrinopathe]

Thanks guys!

Looks like I have some fun training to schedule ASAP.

At least one of the Raytheon's videos shows a nice tight maneuver using a full asymmetric thrust, indeed. [ame=https://vimeo.com/100032618]>>> here @ 7'28" <<<[/ame]

 

check @ 7'28"

 

I'm not sure how I could manage to use that in ACM but it's probably worth the fun anyway.